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Soccer News of Friday, 7 May 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Iheanacho's goal vs. Crystal Palace listed for top award

Kelechi Iheanacho's current form has attracted praises from football fans play videoKelechi Iheanacho's current form has attracted praises from football fans

-Super Eagles and Leicester City Iheanacho is the running to claim premier league top award for April

-He has scored against Crystal Palace, West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion

-The forward’s goal in the 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace is nominated alongside seven others.

The form of striker Kelechi Iheanacho hasn't gone unnoticed as he is in the running to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award for April.

This comes after he netted twice against West Ham United, and followed this up with goals in wins over West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace.

The forward’s goal in the 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace is nominated alongside seven others, Complete Sports said.

The Nigeria international cut inside his left foot and blasted the ball past Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

He is also in the running for the Premier League player of the Month prize.

Budweiser Goal of the Month shortlist

Callum Robinson | Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion (first goal)
Jesse Lingard | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham United
Pablo Fornals | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham United
Leander Dendoncker | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham United
Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Allan Saint-Maximin | Burnley vs. Newcastle United
Alexandre Lacazette | Sheffield United vs. Arsenal
Kelechi Iheanacho | Leicester City vs. Crystal Palace